Mr. William J. Barry, a resident of Cheltenham Township and former owner of the Cheltenham-based William Barry Landscaping, LLC, passed away on Monday, September 15. He was 88 years old.

His son, David, took over the business in 2016 when the 78-year-old company’s name was changed to William Barry Landscaping. LLC., his obituary said. He served as the Grand Marshall of the Cheltenham July 4th Parade in 2025 “which was the highlight of his last several months.”

“To the very end, he was a proud CDL holder and Commercial Pesticide Applicator,” his obituary said. “In his early years, Bill enjoyed Bowling with a local Bowling League & even scored a perfect 300 game. Bill was someone who was extremely Proud of his Irish/Scottish heritage; He loved a good cup of Tea with lots of sugar,, and you on most days, could find him wearing his Irish Cap atop his head. He was also an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies sports teams.”

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewings on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. and funeral service at 10:00 A.M. at Berachah Church, 400 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, PA 19012.

Services will be conducted by Rev. Wilson Bever from Berachah Church and Pastor Jerry Paradise of Calvary Chapel Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Cheltenham Fire Company, P.O. Box 85, Cheltenham, PA 19012 or Philadelphia Protestant Home Benevolent Fund, 6401 Martins Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

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